Dog Off Leash Areas

Branciforte Dog Park
Quarter acre fenced dog park. Open Sunrise to Sunset. Located at 200 N. Branciforte Drive
Temporarily Closed 10/2023.

DeLaveaga Park
Sand Pit Service Road into Lower DeLaveaga Park. Designated off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. Take Market Street past Gruenwald Court.

Frederick Street Park
The off-leash area is clearly marked by signs and fencing. Monday-Friday- 8:00am-7:00pm (or sunset, if earlier) Saturday-Sunday- 8:00am-5:00pm. The area is located at 168 Frederick Street (Frederick at Broadway).

Grant Street Park
The off-leash area is clearly marked with signs. Off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The area is located at 180 Grant Street.

Mimi De Marta Dog Park
Half acre fenced, off leash dog area. Open sunrise to sunset. Located at 130 Broadway.

Mitchell’s Cove Beach
Dogs are allowed off-leash before 10 am and after 4 pm. Beach access by stairway located on West Cliff Drive at Sunset Avenue.

Pacheco Dog Park
This area is completely fenced and the off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The area is located at Pacheco Avenue and Prospect Heights.

Ocean View Park
The off-leash area is clearly marked with signs. Off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The area is located at 102 Ocean View Avenue.

University Terrace Park
Two off-leash dog park areas: one for all dogs and a separate park for smaller dogs. Both areas are fenced and off-leash times are sunrise to sunset. The designated off-leash area is located at the second entrance at Nobel Drive and Meder Street.

Rules

  • Dogs are not allowed at the Wharf, Cowell Beach, Main Beach, Laurel Park, or San Lorenzo Park.
  • Dog owners must be in full control of their dogs at all times. Control must be immediate. Dog owners are financially responsible for any damage caused by their dog to public property. SCMC 8.14.200.2
  • Dog owners must clean up all of their dog's defecation and must carry dog defecation removal devices at all times. SCMC 8.14.215

Santa Cruz County "Where Can I Take my Dog?" Brochure(PDF, 9MB)

Reminders for Dog Owners

Thank you for your cooperation. Please note that any violation of these regulations will subject owner to citation.

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